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Cities around the world also named Boston

We’ve found 28 other Bostons in the world — and counting.

A screenshot of a map of all the Bostons in the world, showing several in North America, a few in South America, and a few in Europe.

That’s a lot of Bostons.

Map via Proxi

Listen, we like to think we’re special, too — but did you know there are at least 28 other cities named Boston in the world?

With 16 Bostons in the US alone, plus 12 more across 8 countries, we are far from alone. Question: Do you think these other Bostonians also chug Dunkin like it’s water?

Here are a few notable Bostons:

  • Boston, United Kingdom. Located in Lincolnshire, England, this Boston is a port town (twins) home to the largest church in England. It’s no coincidence our city shares the same name — emigrants from this city went on to establish Bostons all over the world, including good old Boston, MA.
  • Boston, Ohio. This mid-west town was actually renamed “Helltown” — the town has a bizarre and tragic history that runs the gambit from toxic chemical pollution to rumors of a mutant python. The town still celebrates “Python Day.” Makes you kind of grateful for our Boston, doesn’t it?

Psst — know even more Bostons? You can add them to our map.

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